I for one have never understood why confidence is in poundage, I do understand that you need a certain amount of Kenetic Energy to break bone, but when it comes to deer you can do that with a 25 pound bow. Provided, you a proficient with the bow you are using and you know your limitations. Now those that shoot higher poundage is no problem, more power to them.
I started out with 58# (1974), I also found that it was too much for me. At the present time I'm shooting a 34# Griffen. I was not shooting for a long time because my shoulder, it took a long time to diagnose what I had. And now that I know that I can be proficient with 34 pounds, why do anything different. It's easier on my body, I know my limitations, and I found it's like riding a bicycle. Alot also depends on how well you tune an arrow to the bow. That's one thing about Trad gangs members they are excellent bunch of people with a wealth of experience and helpful spirit.
I stop shooting for about a year, I did not shoot any bows simply because my shoulder. But getting back into it feels good. If you've got a proficient well made precision traditional bow, low poundage is no problem. Except for your state limitations. You have to be sure your legal. And mentally prepare yourself that you not going to shooting anything bigger than a Whitetail deer. Although I heard of people shooting elk with a 40# &45# bow, I would not want to try that myself, it's just not justice to the animal.
Carl
Topic: Anyone shoot less than 40 lbs.? (Read 573 times)
